Best 5 Slow Cooker Asian Pork Stew Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with an extraordinary culinary journey to the heart of Asian cuisine. Slow-cooker Asian pork stew, a symphony of flavors, awaits you in this comprehensive guide. Discover the art of creating melt-in-your-mouth pork, infused with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, zesty citrus notes, and the umami richness of soy sauce. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors with every bite.

Embark on a culinary adventure as we present a versatile collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic slow-cooker Asian pork stew. From the traditional Chinese-inspired stew, brimming with ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder, to the tantalizing Thai rendition, alive with lemongrass, galangal, and coconut milk, these recipes showcase the diversity and depth of Asian cuisine.

Indulge in the classic Chinese pork stew, a comforting and savory dish that warms the soul on chilly evenings. The combination of tender pork, succulent vegetables, and a flavorful broth infused with soy sauce and rice wine creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

For a taste of vibrant Thai cuisine, try the Thai pork stew, where the aromatic trinity of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves mingles with coconut milk to create a rich, creamy, and subtly spicy broth. The tender pork and vegetables absorb the fragrant spices, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors.

If you prefer a touch of Japanese elegance, the Japanese pork stew awaits you. This delicate and refined dish features succulent pork simmered in a delicate broth infused with mirin, sake, and soy sauce. The addition of shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots adds a delightful umami depth and textural contrast.

For a unique and flavorful experience, the Vietnamese pork stew is a must-try. This aromatic stew boasts a vibrant broth perfumed with lemongrass, ginger, and fish sauce. The tender pork and vegetables soak up the complex flavors, creating a harmonious and satisfying dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN SLOW COOKER PORK



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Asian slow cooker recipes are a favorite in our home, and this one is perfect for fall and winter evenings. A pork roast cooks all afternoon with sweet onions, honey, soy sauce and ginger for fabulous flavor. The aroma fills the house with a scent that cries out, 'Welcome home!' -Sheree Shown, Junction City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Place onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix garlic, salt and pepper. Cut roast in half; rub with garlic mixture. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; add bay leaves., In a small bowl, mix hot water and honey; stir in soy sauce, vinegar and spices. Pour over pork. Cook, covered, on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender., Remove pork from slow cooker; keep warm. Discard bay leaves. Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice., Coarsely shred pork into bite-sized pieces; serve with sauce over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKED PORK STEW



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Try this comforting pork stew recipe that's easy to put together, but tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen all day. It's even better served over polenta, egg noodles or mashed potatoes. -Nancy Elliott, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/3 cup Greek olives, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Hot cooked mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, celery and onion. In a small bowl, whisk broth and tomato paste; pour over vegetables. Add plums, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme and, if desired, olives. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender., Discard bay leaves, rosemary and thyme. If desired, sprinkle stew with parsley and serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER PORK STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fingerling potatoes
3 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 bay leaves
1 bone-in pork shoulder or pork sirloin roast (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic and ginger in a slow cooker. Toss in half of the flour and season with salt and pepper. Scatter the bay leaves over the vegetables.
  • Season the pork generously with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the thyme and allspice and toss with the remaining flour to coat. Place the pork over the vegetables in the slow cooker. Add 2 cups water and the tomatoes, cover and cook on low 8 hours.
  • Discard the bay leaves. Remove the pork roast and slice or pull the meat off the bone into large pieces. Serve in bowls with the vegetables and broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 210 milligrams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 61 grams

SLOW COOKER PORK CASSEROLE



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Cosy up on cold nights with our comforting slow cooker pork casserole. Chopped apples would make a great addition - add them in the final hour of cooking

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
4 pork shoulder steaks (about 750g), cut into large chunks
1 onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
bundle of woody herbs (bouquet garni) - we used 2 bay leaves, 3 sage leaves and 4 thyme sprigs, plus a few thyme leaves to serve
1 chicken stock cube
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp honey

Steps:

  • Heat your slow cooker. Drizzle the oil in a wide frying pan over a high heat. Season the pork, then add to the hot pan. Avoid overcrowding the meat - you may want to do this in batches. Cook until deep brown all over, then transfer to the slow cooker. Add the onion and leeks to the frying pan and cook for a few mins, until they soften. Add a splash of water and scrape any tasty bits from the bottom, then tip everything into the slow cooker. Add the carrot, herbs, stock cube, mustard and vinegar, season, then add enough water to just cover the ingredients. Stir, then set your slow cooker on low for 6-8 hrs, or high for 5-6 hrs.
  • In a saucepan, mix the cornflour and honey with 1-2 tsp of liquid from the slow cooker, until you have a smooth paste. Add 100ml more liquid, bring to a simmer until thickened, then stir back into the casserole. Serve with mash or dumplings, scattered with thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER PORK STEW



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This savory, one-pot, slow cooker pork stew is great in autumn with seasonal sweetness from fresh apples and yams. I came up with it years ago, and have perfected it over time. Serve hot in soup bowls with crusty bread, or serve in bread bowls for a special treat.

Provided by Tara Jill Emerson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed
2 cups vegetable stock, or more as needed
2 yellow onions, each cut into 8 wedges
1 cup white wine
1 pound peeled baby carrots
2 large yams, cut into bite-sized pieces, or more to taste
1 firm apple, cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Mix flour, mustard powder, pepper, and salt together in a large bowl. Add pork and stir until fully coated.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add some pork to the hot oil, making sure skillet is not overcrowded, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a slow cooker and repeat with remaining pork.
  • Add remaining flour mixture to the skillet with a little more oil if needed. Cook and stir until lightly browned; transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add 2 cups vegetable stock to the slow cooker and stir until all flour lumps are gone. Add onions and wine.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Stir and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Add more vegetable stock if too thick. Add carrots and yams and cook for another 2 hours. Add apples and cook until tender, 30 to 60 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 400.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the stew. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and mushrooms.
  • If you want a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry or some mashed potatoes.
  • Serve the stew over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Garnish the stew with chopped green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cuts of pork. Boneless, skinless pork loin or shoulder are both good choices.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this stew in a Dutch oven over low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  • This stew is also great for meal prep. Make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week for easy meals.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker Asian pork stew is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The stew is packed with flavor and the pork is fall-apart tender. Serve it over rice or noodles and enjoy!

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